Prevalence of Multiple Sclerosis in Vitiligo Patients and Their First-Degree Relatives: Two Diseases with Similarities in Pathogenesis and Treatment.

Mohammadreza KavyaniVahideh LajevardiMaryam GhiasiMaryam DaneshpazhoohSama HeidariAmir TeimourpourKamran Balighi

Published in: Dermatology practical & conceptual (2024)

A significant association between vitiligo and MS was observed, which should be of clinical and therapeutic importance. However, the prevalence of MS in first-degree relatives of vitiligo patients was higher than the average rate, yet not statistically significant.

Keyphrases

multiple sclerosis
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
ejection fraction
mass spectrometry
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
replacement therapy